What to watch in theaters and at home this weekend June 16-18, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — All eyes will be on the weekend box office totals as DC's "The Flash" and Pixar's "Elemental" look to put their studios back on track. The future of the DC Universe has probably been decided, but a massive opening weekend for "The Flash" might make things more interesting. Meanwhile, "Elemental" hopes to capture the same audience that made "Super Mario Bros. Movie" a massive hit.
Those looking to stay indoors this weekend should consider Netflix's "Extraction 2" or FX's new "The Full Monty" series.
The Flash
Studio Synopsis: "The Flash" is a film with epic action, surprising humor and heart featuring the wish fulfilling story of a superhero that can bend time – and change the past. Reuniting iconic amd beloved DC characters across timelines, this is a film unlike any superhero film before it – a cinematic spectacle that elevates the genre through the unique lens of Andy Muschietti.
Starring: Ezra Miller. Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton
Genre: Action, Adventure
Rated: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, some strong language and partial nudity
Reaction: It's certainly a solid film, but is it more than that? This one might grow on me with additional screenings. [Full Review]
Where to Watch: Theaters
Elemental
Studio Synopsis: Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where Fire-, Water-, Earth- and Air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.
Starring: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen, Shila Ommi
Genre: Animated, Comedy
Rated: PG for some peril, thematic elements and brief language
Reaction: It doesn't quite make it into the upper echelon of Pixar films, but it’s perfect if you’re in the mood for an enjoyable, family-friendly romantic comedy. [Full Review]
Where to Watch: Theaters
It Ain’t Over
Studio Synopsis: An intimate and revealing portrait of a largely misunderstood American icon, this emotional and engaging documentary about Yogi Berra takes us beyond the caricatures and "Yogisms," and into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona.
Genre: Documentary
Rated: PG
Reaction: Incomplete, but a pleasant watch nonetheless. [Full Review]
Where to Watch: Theaters
Black Mirror: Season 6
Studio Synopsis: Expect the unexpected. The long-awaited return of Charlie Brooker’s dark, satirical anthology series which reinvents itself with each new episode. The sixth season of Black Mirror is the most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet.
Starring: Aaron Paul, Anjana Vasan, Annie Murphy, Auden Thornton, Ben Barnes, Clara Rugaard, Daniel Portman, Danny Ramirez, Himesh Patel, John Hannah, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Monica Dolan, Myha'la Herrold, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Delaney, Rory Culkin, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel Blenkin, Zazie Beetz
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi
Rated: TV-MA
Where to Watch: Netflix
Extraction 2
Studio Synopsis: Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix's blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahan, Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt, Tinatin Dalakishvili
Genre: Action, Thriller
Rated: R for strong/bloody violence throughout and language
Where to Watch: Netflix
The Full Monty
Studio Synopsis: Taking place 25 years after the original British smash hit, the eight-episode series will follow the same band of brothers as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society's crumbling healthcare, education, and employment sectors.
Starring: Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Paul Barber
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rated: TV-MA
Where to Watch: Hulu
Dragons: The Nine Realms
Studio Synopsis: Set 1,300 years after the events of "How to Train Your Dragon," dragons are now just a legend to the modern world. When a geological anomaly opens an immense, miles-deep fissure in the Earth's surface, scientists from all over the world gather at a new research facility to study the mysterious phenomenon. Soon after, a group of misfit kids uncovers the truth about where dragons have been hiding -- a secret they must keep to protect what they've discovered.
Starring: Jeremy Shada, Aimee Garcia, Ashley Liao
Genre: Animation, Action
Rated: TV-G
Where to Watch: Hulu
How Do You Measure a Year?
Studio Synopsis: For 17 years, filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt filmed his daughter Ella on her birthday in the same spot, asking her the same questions. In just 29 minutes, we watch her grow from a toddler to a young woman with all the beautiful and sometimes awkward stages in between. Each phase is captured fleetingly but makes an indelible mark. Her responses to her father’s questions are just a backdrop for a deeper story of parental love, acceptance, and ultimately, independence.
Genre: Documentary Short
Where to Watch: Max